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Thomas Lennon: Reno 911, Night at The Museum & The Grind of Hollywood Part 1 | E13
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Thomas Lennon: Reno 911, Night at The Museum & The Grind of Hollywood Part 1 | E13

In this episode of the Awesome Business Podcast, host Ryan McPartlin welcomes Thomas Lennon, a prolific & hilarious actor and co-creator of Reno 911, Night at The Museum & The State. They discuss their shared history, the importance of embracing one's archetype, and the journey of creating Reno 911. Lennon shares insights on persistence in Hollywood, the significance of being proactive, and the lessons learned from their early days in comedy.

That’s Awesome with Ryan McPartlin

February 19, 202531m 4sExplicit

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Keywords
Awesome Business Podcast, Thomas Lennon, Reno 911, acting, persistence, Hollywood, comedy, creativity, entrepreneurship, storytellingThe importance of rolling with the conversation and capturing moments.

Takeaways

  • Embracing your archetype can lead to greater success in acting.
  • Persistence is key in the entertainment industry; never throw anything away.
  • The journey of creating Reno 911 was born from rejection and resilience.
  • Being proactive and creating opportunities is essential for success.
  • The State's success came from relentless effort and confidence.
  • Every experience, even the bad ones, contributes to growth.
  • Make it easy for others to hire you by being prepared.
  • Creativity often comes from unexpected places and collaborations.
  • The entertainment industry requires continuous effort and passion, even when not compensated.

Sound Bites
"Always roll first."
"Don't throw anything away."
"You can be more ready."
"The business was always weird."
"Don't ask, just do it."
"Make their decision easy."

Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the Awesome Business Podcast
01:27 Introducing Thomas Lennon: A Journey Through Comedy
04:39 Embracing Your Archetype in Acting
10:24 The Birth of Reno 911: A Comedy Revolution
12:55 The Importance of Persistence in Hollywood
21:33 The State: From NYU to MTV
29:16 The Art of Being Useful in the Industry


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